Currently, about 6,000 pilgrims from Kyrgyzstan are registered in Mecca, as reported to the Kabar agency by the Deputy Mufti of the country, Zholdoshbek Abdildaev.
According to Abdildaev, information about citizens is received through 46 accredited companies and their local representatives.
“The situation in Mecca is calm. However, due to the escalation of conflicts in the Middle East, air traffic has been temporarily suspended. Some countries are organizing the evacuation of their citizens through negotiations. All flights returning via Dubai have been canceled. Neighboring states have provided special insurance deposits for citizens being evacuated in case of emergencies. Since this is the first experience of organizing such a process, the responsibility for the return of citizens has been placed on these firms,” he explained.
In addition, Zholdoshbek Abdildaev recommended that those who intended to perform the minor pilgrimage postpone their trip until a more suitable time.
“We also urged citizens in Mecca to remain calm, not to panic, and to follow the instructions of their companies and group leaders (ajy bashchy),” added the Deputy Mufti.
